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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.07, 746.71 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.07, 746.71 and 308.19 is: 425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.07 : 746.71 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.07/746.71 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.07x = 746.71 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.07x = 230,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,127.78/541.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.32

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